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'Behind the Blue': COVID-19 Update With Rebecca Dutch

Jul 26, 2021, 8:06 AM

On this episode of "Behind the Blue," Rebecca Dutch from University of Kentucky’s Department of Molecular & Cellular Biochemistry joins UK Public Relations and Strategic Communications' Kody Kiser and UK Chief Communications Officer Jay Blanton to share her thoughts on a wide range of pandemic topics.

Summer Research Experience at UK Inspires Undergraduates

Jul 21, 2021, 7:06 AM

The Summer Training in Environmental Health and Pharmacological Sciences (STEPS) program provides hands-on research experience, career coaching and mentorship to undergraduate students aspiring to become health care providers and scientists.

UK Experts Tackle Delta Variant Questions

Jul 19, 2021, 7:04 AM

As the COVID delta variant continues to spread across the United States, questions remain around both vaccine effectiveness and vaccination rates, and what these numbers could mean moving into the fall.

KCH Psychologist to Publish Book on Parents’ Guide to Medical Trauma

Jul 14, 2021, 8:06 AM

"Afraid of the Doctor: Every Parent’s Guide to Preventing and Managing Medical Trauma." addresses medical trauma, how to understand it and tips for parents of ill or injured children on how to overcome it.

Recent Study Identifies 11 Candidate Genetic Variants for Alzheimer’s Disease

Jul 13, 2021, 8:10 AM

A recently published study from University of Kentucky Sanders-Brown Center on Aging researcher Justin Miller, Ph.D., found 11 rare genetic variants spanning 10 genes, including previously unknown variants in two known Alzheimer's disease risk genes.

Kentucky LEND to Train Providers to Serve Children with Neurodevelopmental Disabilities

Jul 1, 2021, 8:37 AM

The Human Development Institute (HDI) will be leading an effort to improve capacity of health care to serve children with neurodevelopmental disabilities and their families throughout Kentucky.

UK Neuroscience Research Priority Area Brings Diverse Groups Together to Advance Studies

Jun 30, 2021, 7:50 AM

The Research Priority Area supports a "collaborative matrix," bringing together diverse groups of investigators, trainees and research groups from nine different colleges across the university campus.

Diagnosed with Advanced Colorectal Cancer, Young UK Researcher Fights Back

Jun 24, 2021, 7:27 AM

Sanders-Brown Center on Aging researcher and chemistry doctoral student Yueming "Ronnie" Wu fights back against advanced colorectal cancer.

UK Study to Reveal Health Equity Impacts of Flavored Tobacco Sale Restrictions

Jun 21, 2021, 8:06 AM

A five-year, $2.8 million grant from the National Cancer Institute (NCI) will support a study on how local policies impact groups – including communities of color, low-income populations and youth – that are more likely to use flavored tobacco products.

New UK Research May Offer Hope for Alzheimer’s Patients

Jun 4, 2021, 6:59 AM

UK Neuroscience Professor Greg Gerhardt's new research program will provide answers to questions about the role of neurotransmitters in the progression of Alzheimer’s disease.

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